5.18.2016

10 Dollar Store Beauty Items I Always Buy

If there's one thing I want you to take away from this blog, it's that I do a high-low mix when it comes to beauty. There's something for every price point on here. For every $23 mascara, like this post, I have a drugstore option I love too. That being said, I love a good dollar store--you can find some useful stuff in there! Here are 10 dollar store beauty items I always buy:

Storage containers

quick way to make a mini palette for a night out (think a bit of lipstick, a bit of concealer, etc)

storage for samples

storage for nail art supplies (like beads, decals, tape, etc)

earrings storage for travel

Microfiber Pads

cleansing face and removing eye makeup--just use water and then throw them in the wash to clean them

Flossers

nail art design

great to use for disinfecting makeup, like cutting off the top of a broken lipstick

I use these in my beauty diy's when I'm leveling a surface, like in my lotion bars

Pink Zote Soap

I use it to clean brushes and beauty blenders

Soap Savers

Mini-mixing palettes, like if I'm mixing two foundations together

I use the bumpy side to aid in cleaning brushes

Sunglasses Case

I have more cheapo sunglasses than I do good ones, and the cheap ones usually don't come with a case, so these are always good to have

Put a manicure set inside

Holds brushes when traveling--I put my used eye brushes in mine

Holds samples

Holds nail art brushes and dotting tools

Pill Case, large

I use these to hold my false lashes! Use makeup remover to clean off the glue and you can reuse your lashes.

I love this post because I'm always looking for a cheap hack.I never knew the dollar store had those microfiber face cloths. I'm totally grabbing those on my next trip.I love the dollar store for their stickers & stationary stuff - get fun stuff for my bible journaling there

These are all such great ideas! I love the storage cases in the first photo, so much you could do with that! And the sunglasses case is a good idea too. This makes me want to go to the dollar store near my house and see what I can find!

Wow, I never would have thought of getting half of this stuff. You're so clever Elle! I love the idea of making a mini manicure kit or travel brush kit and putting it inside a sunglasses case. Love that!!

I will have to try out that Zote soap on my new real techniques sponge I got yesterday :) I couldn't bring myself to pay $20 for a beauty blender again after I had to throw my old one out. So far I think I like it just the same!

The dollar store has some great finds that work just as well as drugstore products! I always get nail polish remover, cotton pads, floss picks, and even some stuff for cleaning from there!Evelina @ Fortunate House

I never thought to pick up these type of things from the dollar store. I love this post. Thank you so much for giving us all great ideas and affordable options for beauty! I may pull this post up next time I am at Dollar Tree!

Wow...so many different uses for different things! I love the Dollar Tree but ours sucks! They are always out of stock and it's so unorganized. Will have to try the Zote for brush cleaning! xo, LilyBeauty With Lily﻿

I love finding useful things to buy at the dollar store. I buy gift bags and some party supplies from there. Good to know about the soap savers. I buy mine from the grocery store and like to change them out pretty often so this is a great way to save.

I think good dollar stores are a dime a dozen. I agree with all of your tips. I wish I had a good dollar store nearby. Like you I buy those empty spray bottles and mini palette plastic cases. I also buy sunglass cases/sleeves from there and hey I may even have a pair or two of cute sunglasses from the dollar store. I will keep this post in mind for future dollar store runs. =)